- greasepaint
- grease|paint [ `gris,peınt ] noun uncountthe thick MAKEUP that actors put on their faces
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
greasepaint
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greasepaint — n. 1. a greasy substance containing pigments, used as makeup by actors, clowns, and other entertainers; as, the smell of the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] 2. Theatrical makeup, generally. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
greasepaint — [grēs′pānt΄] n. a mixture of grease and coloring matter used by performers in making up for the stage, etc. * * * grease·paint also grease paint (grēsʹpānt ) n. Theatrical makeup, especially a preparation of grease mixed with colorings. * * * … Universalium
greasepaint — ► NOUN ▪ a waxy substance used as make up by actors … English terms dictionary
greasepaint — [grēs′pānt΄] n. a mixture of grease and coloring matter used by performers in making up for the stage, etc … English World dictionary
greasepaint — [[t]gri͟ːspeɪnt[/t]] N UNCOUNT Greasepaint is an oily substance used by actors as make up … English dictionary
greasepaint — noun Date: 1886 1. a melted tallow or grease used in theater makeup 2. theater makeup … New Collegiate Dictionary
greasepaint — noun A mixture of grease and colouring matter used as theatrical makeup … Wiktionary
greasepaint — Synonyms and related words: base, blackface, clown white, cold cream, compact, cosmetics, costume, drugstore complexion, eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, foundation, foundation cream, hand cream, hand lotion, lip rouge, lipstick, makeup, mascara,… … Moby Thesaurus
greasepaint — grease|paint [ˈgri:s peınt] n [U] a thick soft kind of paint that actors use on their face or body … Dictionary of contemporary English
greasepaint — n. makeup used by actors … English contemporary dictionary
